The professor turned to him, shaking his head. "Did you ever stay awake in my lectures?" The macho athlete actually blushed. "We discussed that early ...n the semester. It's a term used to refer to any state of consciousness that is different from 'normal' states of waking or sleeping. So, Jenny, did you?" I saw them sitting here ... in the parlor." Both Sandy and Nick looked around the room. "No, it was not now. It ... it seemed to be a long time ago. Professor, what happened to them?"Professor. Keegan went out with some friends, and Father didn't come home yet so he's probably at the bar. "Oh...okay" she stammered, and quickly started shuffling towards her room. "Wait, come sit with me" her brother requested, and Tavia stared at him blankly for a few seconds, then realizing he probably wanted to talk more about his offer.She settled down on the couch beside her brother, and he gently rested a hand on top of hers on her leg. She flinched slightly, but she didn't remove his hand. She. " I knew something was different about all of you guys. Your sister and Kim are so nice and cool, not like the spoiled little shits that come around the club in the summer. Some of those little bitches won't even say hi to my brothers or me."Tom saw a sign for a rest area and asked Lisa if she wanted to stop."Yes please, I have to pee."Slowing down, he pulled the truck into the rest area and parked. They got out of the truck and Tom walked over to Lisa. She stretched, putting her arms straight. If I couldn't trust Sue with you, Joe, I couldn't push past my old comfort limits. Once Sue began being truthful about her needs, rebuilding my trust, I was able to help her explore. The result is the vast difference I see in her ease and happiness in the last month. As long as we both adapt and remain considerate of each other, I see a much happier and longer future for us than we had a month ago. So, Sue, I'm thrilled to see you so happy again."Lois, I can't tell you how surprised and proud.